Description
Delightful Sakura Latte blends Japanese cherry blossom essence with creamy milk for an elegant spring beverage. Fragrant and smooth, this drink brings seasonal charm to your morning coffee ritual.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (240 ml) milk (dairy or plant-based)
- 12 teaspoons (60 ml) sakura powder or sakura syrup
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) sugar
- ¼ teaspoon (1.25 ml) vanilla extract
- whipped cream
- sakura petals or pink sprinkles
Instructions
- Milk Preparation: Gently warm milk in a saucepan over medium heat, carefully monitoring to prevent boiling, allowing the milk’s rich, creamy qualities to emerge without scorching.
- Flavor Foundation: In a decorative mug, blend sakura powder or syrup with sugar and vanilla extract, creating a smooth base by incorporating a small amount of heated milk and whisking until completely unified.
- Latte Assembly: Pour the remaining steamed milk into the sakura mixture, stirring with circular motions to ensure comprehensive flavor integration. Utilize a milk frother or vigorous whisking to generate a luxurious, cloud-like foam that elevates the drink’s texture and visual appeal.
- Artistic Finishing: Adorn the latte with a delicate layer of whipped cream, then artfully sprinkle dried sakura petals or blush-toned garnishes across the surface, embodying the elegant Japanese aesthetic and transforming the beverage into a visual masterpiece.
- Sensory Experience: Embrace the warm mug, inhale the delicate floral aromatics, and surrender to a moment of pure tranquility while savoring this sophisticated cherry blossom-infused libation.
Notes
- Control Milk Temperature: Heat milk gently to prevent burning, maintaining a sweet, creamy texture without scalding.
- Perfect Sakura Integration: Whisk sakura powder or syrup with a small amount of warm milk first to create a smooth, lump-free base that distributes evenly.
- Foam Technique: Use a milk frother or vigorous whisking to generate a luxurious, cloud-like foam that enhances the latte’s texture and visual appeal.
- Customize Sweetness: Adjust sugar levels to personal preference, considering the natural sweetness of sakura syrup and individual taste profiles.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Category: Drinks, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg